After flurry of crashes, city police urge drivers to stay off streets

MUNCIE, Ind. – City police have a strong suggestion for local residents – if you don’t have to be on local roads and streets on Sunday evening, stay at home.

The slick pavement has resulted in dozens of traffic accidents throughout the day on Sunday, many of the slide-off variety. The total number of wrecks seemed to increase in the early evening, on city streets, county roads and state highways, and on Interstate 69 in western Delaware County.

An Orange Level travel watch – reflecting conditions are threatening to the safety of the public – has been issued for Delaware County, according to the county's emergency management agency.